DRAMAtical Murder, often shortened to DMMD, is set on Midorijima, an island south of Japan taken over by the Toue Corporation and its walled megaresort, Platinum Jail. Aoba Seragaki lives with his grandmother in the Old Residential District and works at a junk shop, hoping only for a peaceful life while others join street gangs or lose themselves in the virtual battle game Rhyme.
Created by Nitro+CHiRAL in 2012, it is one of the best known Boys’ Love visual novels and inspired an anime and stage play. JAST BLUE published the official English version in 2021. The original release is for adults only, with mature themes, violence and sexual content.
DRAMAtical Murder Game Information
| Developer | Nitro+CHiRAL |
|---|---|
| Publisher | JAST BLUE |
| Release Date | March 2012 (Japan), April 2021 (English) |
| Genre | Cyberpunk Boys’ Love Visual Novel |
| Game Modes | Single-player |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Price | Paid, check the store for the current price |
| Official Store | Steam |
What To Expect From DRAMAtical Murder
After a shared opening, your choices lead to routes for Koujaku, Noiz, Clear, Mink and the final route that reveals the full truth. Each route has good and bad endings, and the bad endings are notoriously dark. The game uses a simple choice system, full Japanese voice acting and colorful character designs set against a gritty cyberpunk backdrop.
Key Features Of DRAMAtical Murder
- Five main routes with good and bad endings
- A cyberpunk island setting with gangs and a virtual reality game
- Full Japanese voice acting with an official English translation
- Distinct character designs set against a gritty cyberpunk city
- Ren, Aoba’s dog like AllMate companion
- A memorable soundtrack and theme songs
DRAMAtical Murder System Requirements
Minimum specs to run the game on PC:
- OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB
- Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible
- Storage: 4 GB
Requirements can change after patches and DLC, so compare them with the official store page before you buy.
How To Download DRAMAtical Murder Safely
The safest way to get DRAMAtical Murder is through an official store. Downloads from Steam come straight from the publisher, update automatically and support the people who made the game.
- Click the Download button on this page to open the official DRAMAtical Murder page on Steam.
- Sign in to your Steam account, or create a free account if you are new.
- Add the game to your cart and complete checkout with your preferred payment method.
- Open the Steam client, go to your Library, select DRAMAtical Murder and press Install.
- When the download finishes, press Play to launch the game.
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Tips Before You Start DRAMAtical Murder
- Play the final route last, because it only opens after the others and answers the big mysteries.
- Save before key choices; bad endings can arrive suddenly.
- Read the content warnings, since some bad endings are very disturbing.
- The Steam version is censored, while JAST sells the uncensored version and patch for adult players.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DRAMAtical Murder Free?
No. DRAMAtical Murder is a paid game, and the official Steam page shows the current price in your local currency.
What Platforms Is DRAMAtical Murder Available On?
DRAMAtical Murder is available on Windows.
Is DRAMAtical Murder Suitable For All Ages?
No. The English PC release is intended for adults only. A toned down version called re:code exists for consoles in Japan, and an English re:code release on Steam has been announced.
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